Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Enso Japanese Whisky

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanEnso Japanese Whisky
DistilleryLinkwoodEnso
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£52.75
Rating5.00/54.40/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Enso Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value83/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Enso Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £53.

For beginners: Enso Japanese Whisky is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £52.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Enso Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.75 vs £49.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Enso?

Enso Japanese Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Enso Japanese Whisky

VanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

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